Description
A comforting creamy cheese and potato pie that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.6 lbs floury potatoes (Maris Piper or Yukon Gold), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 5 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter an 8-cup ovenproof pie or casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and translucent but not browned. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange half the potato slices in the prepared dish with slight overlap. Top with half the onion mixture and sprinkle with half the Gruyère and cheddar cheeses.
- Repeat with remaining potato slices, onion mixture, and cheeses to create a second complete layer.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over all layers. Use a spatula to press down gently and compact the layers.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
Notes
- If desired, you can add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese used is suitable for vegetarians.
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg